Manchester United's Predicted XI against Crystal Palace 

Midfielders

Paul Pogba

United crumbled without the 6 ft 3 Frenchman in the derby

Mourinho has deployed a 4-3-3 formation a lot this season. Pogba took to social media to tell United fans that his injury was not serious. He withdrew from the French squad and missed the Manchester derby. Without him, United were deeply exposed.

The team could only manage one shot on target and that was a penalty. That was evidence of how important he is to the team despite the widespread criticism. He should return to the starting line up if fully fit and apply his technical ability to spark the offence.

Nemanja Matic

Matic is unlikely to be rested given United's crisis

The towering Serbian international has not replicated his commanding form shown last season but is still a solid option when it comes to protecting the back four. Of all the three midfielders, he is the one who will play deepest and join in the attack when possible. There have been calls for Mourinho to give him a rest but right now the team is in a desperate situation to avoid sinking further.

Marouane Fellaini

Fellaini is a predictable yet effective target man in the box

The tall Belgian international was forced to play the entire 90 minutes against City despite not being fully fit. He should be in the line up on Saturday to neutralise any aerial threats during set pieces.

More importantly, Fellaini's strength lies in making a nuisance of himself in the opposition box. He can outjump almost every opponent marking him. With Young in the side, he will be the target man in the box. Ander Herrera is likely to be benched after a torrid performance against City.